Colts CB Isaiah Rodgers, who performed at UMass, reportedly going through yearlong playing suspension

Colts cornerback Isaiah Rodgers is amongst a “handful” of NFL gamers who’re anticipated to be suspended for the complete 2023 season, in accordance with ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Rodgers, who starred at UMass earlier than being drafted by the Colts within the sixth spherical of the 2020 NFL Draft, is accused of violating the league’s playing coverage. He’s the topic of a league investigation.

Rodgers addressed studies of his involvement on Twitter earlier this month.

“Addressing the present studies, I need to take full accountability for my actions,” Rodgers wrote. “I do know I’ve made errors and am keen to do no matter it takes to restore the scenario. The very last thing I ever wished to do was be a distraction to the Colts group, my coaches and my teammates. I’ve let down people who I care about.”

Rodgers apologized for the “errors” and stated he plans on working arduous to rectify them.

The NFL plans on reinforcing its playing coverage to gamers, ESPN studies.

5 NFL gamers have been suspended for playing lately, with three receiving indefinite suspensions for betting on NFL video games. The opposite two participated in cell betting at a group facility.

Rodgers, who ran a 4.28 40-yard sprint on the NFL Mix, is thought for his pace. He’s a cornerback/kick returner for the Colts. He set the UMass data for single-season and profession kick return yards.